How Many Taxpayer Dollars Do Florida’s State Universities Drop On Bogus Racial Indoctrination? DeSantis Demands Receipts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is demanding state universities reveal how much money they squander on programs and staff to push the racially divisive and discriminatory ideology embedded in so-called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) initiatives and critical race theory (CRT).

According to a memo released by DeSantis Press Secretary Bryan Griffin, every institution within the Florida College System and State University System must provide the administration with “a comprehensive list of all staff, programs, and campus activities” pertaining to DEI and CRT by no later than Jan. 13. The administration further requests a detailed cost breakdown of the lists, such as the “total funding spent to support the initiative,” as well as the amount of each total figure that is funded by the state.

“As the Executive Office of the Governor prepares policy and budget proposals ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session, it is important that we have a full understanding of the operational expenses of state institutions,” the memo reads.